Vehicle recall 10V158000 · April 16, 2010
Workhorse W22, W42 and 1 more model
A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 W42, W62 and model year 2011 W22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.
- Consequence
- An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
- Notes
- Navistar recall no. 80101-c.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V158000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 16, 2010
- Filed by
- NAVISTAR, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 80101-C
- Owner notification
- June 2, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 521
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Workhorse W22 (2011): 2011
- Workhorse W42 (2010): 2010
- Workhorse W62 (2010): 2010
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